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Performance Task 1: Random Variables in Experimental Probability

This activity is designed for you to gain a deeper understanding of the random variables
and probability distribution. It will not just help you to practice your skills but it will give you a chance to
compare the results with the theoretical ones.

Things to do:
Toss two coins 30 times. Let random variable Z be the number of heads that are observed.
A. Record the result in each final
B. Construct a probability distribution for the random variable Z
C. Compute for
A. Mean
B. Variance
B. Suppose that you played the game with your housemate. You had a rule that you will win P50.00
when a 0 (zero) heads appear and lose P30.00 when 2 heads appear. You win nothing when 1 head
appears. What is your expected gain or loss?

Trial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Outcome

Trial 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Outcom
e

B. Probability Distribution
Z 0 1 2

P(Z)

C. Mean and Variance of Z

Z P(Z) X▪P(Z) X²▪P(Z)

M = ∑ Z ▪ P(Z) = ___________
Σ² = ∑ Z² ▪ P (Z) – M² = __________

D. Problem Solving
Z

P(Z)

Answer:
A. µ =
B. σ² =

Rubrics for Scoring:

Record of trials and outcomes and constructing – 10
Computing the mean and variance – 10
Problem solving – 10
Submit the performance task before the due date – 10
Cleanliness for performance task – 10
Total – 50